Ronald Laird Neese, 85, of Ringgold, died Saturday, March 21, 2020, at home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on December 13, 1934, in McWilliams, PA, a son of the late Esther Ruth (Snyder) and Silas I. Neese.
On July 15, 1978, he married Patricia M. (Crissman) Neese, who survives.
Laird served twenty years in the United States Air Force and also worked for the Department of Welfare as an Income Maintenance Worker for fifteen years.
He was a member of the John W. Jenks Masonic Lodge in Punxsutawney and enjoyed traveling, camping, hunting, and reading books.
He was a wonderful husband and father to his family.
In addition to his wife Patricia, he is survived by two children; daughter, Sandra Whippo and husband Albert of Ringgold; and son, Marc Neese of Warren, PA.
Laird was the youngest and the last remaining member of his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, William, Walter, Harry, Gerald and Walter Neese; and four sisters, Emma Jean Snyder, Ann Reed, Geraldine Minnick and Laura Neese.
A private family graveside service will be held at Concord Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Dayton, PA, where interment will take place.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
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